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Observer
Name
Jen Z
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This was the brightest fireball I’ve ever seen. The timing was unique as well as it was right after I took a picture of a beautiful MN sunrise. Unfortunately I didn’t capture the fireball on camera. It traveled low, quite horizontal and was a gorgeous blue color with blue glowing train.
Location
Address
Detroit Lakes, MN
Latitude
46° 47' 10.29'' N (46.786192°)
Longitude
95° 46' 22.29'' W (-95.772858°)
Elevation
464.213196m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-01-21 07:41 CST
UT Date & Time
2020-01-21 13:41 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
280°
Moving
Facing azimuth
220°
First azimuth
190°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
75°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Light blue glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
